United youngster Gibson vows not to sulk or sweat over his Wembley dream

28 February 2009 10:32
Darron Gibson knew he had to stop sulking and work harder if he was to make a success of his Manchester United[LNB]career. [LNB]Having failed to make his mark during a loan spell at Wolves last season and only League One clubs willing to take a chance on the Republic of Ireland international this term, Gibson's career was at a crossroads. [LNB]But rather than just fading meekly from the scene, Gibson has scrapped his way back to the top table. [LNB][LNB] Final finish: Irish youngster Darron Gibson is hoping he will win the chance to make an impression on Sunday's Carling Cup final against Tottenham at Wembley[LNB] Ferguson and Redknapp weigh up value of Wembley on eve of Carling Cup final[LNB]Pavlyuchenko - I dream of playing for United and Berbatov is 'arrogant snob' [LNB]MANCHESTER UNITED FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB] And his reward will be a place in Manchester United's starting line-up for tomorrow's Carling Cup final showdown with Tottenham[LNB]at Wembley. [LNB]Jump start: Gibson believes his newfound positive approach has helped him achieve success this term[LNB] 'I used to sulk a lot,' admitted Gibson. 'It is hard for a young lad when you see players bought in. I was in the reserves but I wanted to play higher than that. [LNB]'But there is no point moping. I realised I had to work harder and stop sulking. This season I have come in more positive and worked harder.' [LNB]Gibson has caught the eye with a succession of pleasing performances, emphasising why Republic coach Giovanni Trapattoni wanted him in his squad. [LNB]Now he is facing up to the biggest day of his career. [LNB]As Ferguson has not actually told the Derry-born youngster he will be involved, Gibson is trying not to build his hopes up. [LNB]But that suits him just fine as he tries to keep his nerves under control. [LNB]'I haven't thought too much about Wembley because if I did I think I might too nervous,' he said. [LNB]'I don't want the occasion to get the better of me so not thinking about it is the best way of coping.'[LNB] Ferguson and Redknapp weigh up value of Wembley on eve of Carling Cup final[LNB]Pavlyuchenko - I dream of playing for United and Berbatov is 'arrogant snob' [LNB]MANCHESTER UNITED FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB][LNB] [LNB]  

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